Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Inn The Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds The Black Boy Inn
The Black Boy Bury St Edmunds
Black Boy Inn
Black Boy
Inn The Black Boy
The Black Boy
The Westgate Inn
The Black Boy Public House
The Westgate Bury St Edmunds
The Westgate Inn Bury St Edmunds
Frequently asked questions
Is The Westgate pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Westgate?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Westgate?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Westgate?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Westgate located?
Situated in Bury St Edmunds, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Church, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, and Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery. The Athenaeum and Greene King Brewery are also within 10 minutes. Bury St Edmunds Station is 15 minutes by foot.
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The Westgate Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 369 reviews
10 - Excellent
108
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 369 reviews
8 - Good
154
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 369 reviews
6 - Okay
66
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 369 reviews
4 - Poor
28
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 369 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
David
26 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice accommodation for the price no thrills expected pub and staff all good
The Westgate was easy to find and there was parking around the back of the pub as the town seems to have limited parking.
The room was clean and comfortable.
Breakfast was lovely.
The location is a 5 minute walk to the shops .
I was just in town for the evening and a basic room was all I needed. This place fit the bill. You get what you pay for. Will probably stay again next time I am in the area.
Lovely stay, great room with everything I needed. Clean and tidy, with a nice en suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Mollie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna
4 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our overnight stay at The Westgate and would happily stay again. Centrally located and lots to see in the local area.
Anna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
J
4 February 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I stayed at this property for a total of 16 nights over a 4 week period. Warmly greeted each time. Key given shown up to my toom the first two weeks. Breakfast order taken. They were able to accommodate an early breakfast time to suit my work schedule. There were a couple of maintenance issues during my visit and staff were keen to correct these. Good pressure and plenty of hot water from the shower. Fresh towels midweek. Lots of local recommendations. A great stay!
J
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Judith
2 January 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Okay.
It was a room above a small pub. Very good breakfast, decor from 1985, tea and coffee not replenished, no teaspoon. Bedroom clean and comfortable. Overpriced.
Just a brief solo stay to attend show at The Apex. Which is a short walk away. Also close to shops etc. It was clean, comfortable & had what I needed no frills. It is pub so there was noise but no issues for me. Nice English Breakfast 8.30am only choice.
Pretty good all round. Parking at the back a bit challenging..
Needed an earlier than 08:30 breakfast on the Sunday as on a medic training course from 9am; chef admirably cooked some eggs up for me, which was brill. See you again in 2 weeks.
I stayed in room 1: it is very compact but the bed was very comfortable and the room was just the right temperature. There was noise from a boiler I think but after a short while, I didn't notice it. The Full English breakfast was delicious. A great value place to stay!
Really good value for money, Chris was great and really helpful, the pub was nice and cosy and the room was perfect for what we wanted, which was somewhere to sleep and shower as we had plans for the weekend, would definitely stay there again
A pub with character, clean, helpful staff, bathroom facilities could do with being updated, new management was taking over, a few teething problems but expected, all ready booked a room for next year and I've recommended it to others.
I have stayed here many times and will continue to do so on my visits to friends and family in Bury St Edmunds.
A special mention for Chris who has taken over the running of Westgate.
He certainly enhanced the comfort and enjoyment of my weekend there; with his welcoming and most professional attitude to all his guests.